The Georgian U-17 team which is participating in the friendly tournament in Minsk defeated Iran in the first match of the group stage. Nikoloz Kurshavishvili scored the only goal at the 23^rd minute.

Georgia plays in Group C with Iran, Ukraine and Latvia.

On January 20 the Georgians will face Ukraine and on January 22 – Latvia.

Georgia - Iran 1:0 (1:0)

Georgia: Isiani, Kurshavishvili, Lochoshvili, Berdzenadze, Kobouri, Kurashvili (Kukhianidze 66), Ninua (Samursakov 52), Arabidze, Kokhreidze (Arveladze 60), Bugridze (Kvantaliani 52), Gvasalia (Tsuleiskiri 66).
Head coach: Gocha Tkebuchava

Goal: Kurshavishvili 23.